The Calgary Ability Network has also released the YYC votes- disability lens document, that you can use to determine who in your ward prioritizes accessibility, poverty reduction, and housing in their platforms. You can download the whole thing, or just your ward from here: http://www.calgaryabilitynetwork.ca/publications.html

We have free tickets to the Calgary Woman’s Show, Oct 21 & 22 at the BMO centre! If you are interested, please contact me to put your name in the draw for these. The Draw will be held Monday October 16 at 11am.

Yau can also access free admission to the Calgary Gem and Mineral Show (see below for details)-- all you have to do is tell the ticketing staff that you are with Calgary Alternative Support Services when you are attending as, or with, support staff.

Yearly holiday markets are already starting! See below for the first wave of cozy markets to check out this season, and don’t forget CASS’ Halloween Party on October 30th from Noon-2pm at CommunityWise Resource Centre (223 12 Ave SW)

FREE:

October 16: Voting day! If you need some help figuring out your ward or where you vote, feel free to contact me for support.

Oct 21: The Fibre Shindig @ Hillhurst Sunnyside Community Association (1320 5 Ave NW) 10am-5pm. Admision is $5, and you can find everything you want, or want to make to stay cozy and warm this winter. http://www.fibreshindig.com/